Thickeners for Liquid Soap/Shower Cream

In liquid soap or shower cream formulations, the function you described as "binding" likely refers to the role of ingredients that increase the viscosity and stabilize the product's texture. These ingredients are commonly known as thickeners or gelling agents.

Thickeners help to:

• Increase the consistency of the liquid soap, making it less watery.
• Improve the feel and flow of the product during use.
• Help suspend insoluble particles (like beads or glitters) evenly throughout the product.
• Enhance the stability of the formulation over time.

Several types of thickeners are suitable for liquid soap and shower cream. Based on the product information, some examples include:

• EasyThick™ (POLYOXYETHYLENE GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE): A liquid thickener that is easy to use and works in various shampoo and liquid soap formulas, providing a clear texture.
• ClearClean™ and ThickClean™ (Acrylates Crosspolymer/Acrylates Copolymer): These are gel-type thickeners that create clear or semi-clear textures and are effective at suspending beads or pigments. They work well in a specific pH range (typically pH 4-6).
• SugarThick™ (PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate): A plant-derived thickener that provides a clear gel texture, can help reduce irritation from harsh detergents, and does not interfere with foam.
• FoamThix™ Liquid (PEG-150 Pentaerythritol Tetrastearate (and) PEG-6 Caprylic/ Caprylic Glycerides (and) Water): A liquid thickener commonly used for shampoos and liquid soaps.
• CreamThick™ (Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate): A starch-based thickener that creates a milky white gel texture and is resistant to electrolytes.
• Sepimax Zen (Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6): A highly tolerant thickener that works well across a wide pH range and is resistant to salts.
• FaceFoam-LC™ (Sodium Taurine Laurate/Corn Starch Modified/Lauric Acid/Myristic Acid): A liquid crystal thickener that provides high viscosity stability and helps enhance cleaning efficiency.

Choosing the right thickener depends on the desired final texture, clarity, pH requirements, and compatibility with other ingredients in your specific liquid soap or shower cream formula.